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Barcelona Vs Celta Vigo Preview

Tournament: La Liga

Date: Saturday, 19 April

Kick-off time: 14:15 GMT

Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Table toppers Barcelona are set to take on Celta Vigo in round 32 of the La Liga action at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday. This is a crucial match for the home team as a loss will open the title race.

Barcelona suffered their first defeat this calendar year after being beaten by Borussia Dortmund in the second leg. However, they still made it to the semifinals after a dominant display in the first leg. Hansi Flick will now shift his focus to La Liga as the title race heats up with more than seven matches left to play.

The Blaugrana are topping the charts with 70 points after 31 matches, maintaining a four-point lead over Real Madrid with the El Clásico also left to play for. Robert Lewandowski is currently their top scorer with 25 goals and is joined by Lamine Yamal, who has provided the most assists with 11.

Celta Vigo, on the other hand, saw their run of eight unbeaten matches come to an end in the last match. They suffered a 2-0 loss against Espanyol, which they should have won considering the season they are having.

They are currently lurking in seventh position in the table, seven points adrift of the European places. Iago Aspas is currently their top scorer this season with eight goals, and Oscar Mingueza has caught the eye with his performance, having provided 11 assists.

Barcelona Team News

The Blaugrana have a couple of injury concerns in their squad. Alejandro Balde, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casado are the three players who are set to miss a large chunk of matches due to injuries. Also, there is some good news: Marc-Andre ter Stegen is back in training, but it remains to be seen when he will be back with the squad, as it will take some time for him to recover.

Celta Vigo Team News

Celta Vigo suffered a huge blow in the last match as key defender Carl Starfelt left the pitch in pain after suffering a hamstring injury, which will see him spend most of the time on the sidelines. He is joined on the sidelines by Jones El-Abdellaoui, who is out with a thigh injury. Carlos Dominguez has the chance now to seize the place in his place.

Barcelona Vs Celta Vigo Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Szczesny

Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin

Midfielders: Garcia, Pedri

Attackers: Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Guaita

Defenders: Rodriguez, Dominguez, Alonso

Midfielders: Carreira, Beltran, Moriba, Mingueza

Attackers: Aspas. Duran, Gonzalez

Barcelona Vs Celta Vigo H2H Prediction

Barcelona and Celta Vigo have faced each other 27 times before this clash, in which the home side has come out on top 14 times, drawn seven times, and lost six matches against them. In the last five matches, Barcelona have won three times, drawn once, and lost once.

Key players to watch in Barcelona Vs Celta Vigo

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowski is having a wonderful season for the club and is currently their top scorer with 25 goals in 30 appearances. He, alongside Kylian Mbappe, is the hot favourite to win the Golden Boot this season as the season comes close.

Despite failing to score in his last two matches, he has still netted four goals in the last five league matches, maintaining an xG of 1.2. Known for his clinical finishing and excellent movements, he will be desperate to return to scoring ways here.

Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)

Iago Aspas is not showing any signs of slowing down, with the Celta Vigo legend enjoying another impressive season. He is currently their top scorer this season with eight goals in 24 matches.

Apart from scoring, he also provided three assists, showing the creative side he brings to the team with his wonder left foot. However, one thing which he needs to improve is to remain consistent after failing to score in each of the last five matches, with the team struggling together.

Barcelona Vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Without a doubt, Barcelona are clear favourites for this, considering the form they are in. Hansi Flick has made his side tough to beat, who are scoring goals for fun, as compared to Celta Vigo, who are struggling at the moment. Considering the form and recent record between the sides, we expect Barcelona to emerge victorious here.

Predicted Score: Barcelona 2-0 Celta Vigo

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